Peoria Standard

Peoria County Board met Aug. 12,

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL BY THE COUNTY CLERK

Attendance was taken with the Roll Call-Pro voting system, and the following members of the Board were present: Members Blair, Bryant, Daley, Dillon, Duncan, Elsasser (Via teleconference), Fennell, Groves Allison, Pastucha, Reliford (Via teleconference), Reneau, Rieker, Rosenbohm (Via teleconference), Salzer, Watkins, Williams, with Members Rand and Windish absent.

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• Approval of July 8, 2021 County Board Meeting Minutes

Member Reneau moved for approval of the minutes and Member Williams seconded. The minutes were approved by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

II. CITIZENS' REMARKS

There were no citizens’ remarks.

III. CONSENT AGENDA (including reports to be filed)

C1. The Treasurer report consisting of the Bank and CD's Portfolio for the month of June 2021 and Revenue & Expenditure Reports for the month of May 2021.

C2. The Auditor's report of expenditures from Accounts Payable system is accessible at www.peoriacounty.org/auditor/transparency.

C3. A resolution (items 1-2 conveyances) from the Ways and Means Committee recommending that the County Board Chairman be authorized and directed to execute deeds of said property to the highest bidder, and be authorized to cancel the appropriate Certificates of Purchase. This resolution shall be effective ninety days from August 12, 2021 and any transaction between the parties involved not occurring within this period shall be null and void.

C4. A resolution from your Finance, Audit, and Legislative Affairs Committee recommending approval of FY2020 General Fund budget appropriations in FY2021 in the amount of $3,334,730.00 to clear internal fund loans and committed fund balance, and a budget appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to replenish Risk Management Fund negative fund balance.

C5. A resolution from your Finance, Audit, and Legislative Affairs Committee recommending approval of FY2020 General Fund budget appropriation in FY2021 in the amount of $716,120.00 to the Capital Projects Fund.

C6. A resolution from your Land Use Committee recommending approval of a rollover appropriation of FY2021 revenues and expenses in the amount of $19,434.00 and $798.00 related to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

C7. A resolution from your Land Use Committee recommending approval of an appropriation of FY2021 revenues and expenses in the amount of $270,000.00 related to the Small Business Stabilization Grant.

C8. Chairman Appointments.

Member Blair moved to approve the Consent Agenda and Member Daley seconded. The Consent Agenda was approved by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

IV. ZONING ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS

1. Case #ZBA-2021-000025, Petition of Mary (Molly) Schuler. A rezoning request from “A-2” Agriculture to “R-R” Rural Residential. The petitioner proposes to rezone 8.839 acres in order to create a buildable lot. The parcel is located in Radnor Township. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial. The Land Use Committee recommends denial.

Member Dillon moved to approve the ordinance and Member Blair seconded. Member Dillon explained that because the parcel had been split previously, another split would allow for the future creation of more one-acre buildable lots. He expressed that this could cause issues because the parcel is in a flood plain. Member Daley applauded the Board for thinking ahead to avoid any flooding issues that could occur down the road. The ordinance passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

2. Case #ZBA-2021-000026, Petition of Hokin-Jacobs Enterprises, Inc. A Special Use request from Section 20-5.8.2.1.n.1 of the Unified Development Ordinance. This section allows for a Tavern, not exceeding a floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet, if located closer than five hundred (500) feet from any residential district, religious institution, or school in the “C-2” General Commercial Zoning District. The petitioner proposes to operate a tavern located closer than five hundred (500) feet from a residential district. The parcel is located in Limestone Township. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval with restriction. The Land Use Committee concurs.

Member Dillon moved to approve the ordinance and Member Blair seconded. Member Dillon described the location of the proposed tavern. Member Pastucha inquired about the objections made and the restrictions. Planning and Zoning Director Kathi Urban listed the objections from community members, including possible nuisance complaints, issues with litter in the area, and a gaming facility already existing in the area. She specified the restrictions would only allow for special use within the specific location in the Madison Park shopping center. Member Pastucha inquired whether future property owners would be allowed the special use. Ms. Urban affirmed that future owners would be granted this special use. The ordinance passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

3. Case WAV-2021-0001, Petition of Don Wallace. A resolution from your Land Use Committee recommending approval of a waiver of compliance from Section 20-8.3.4.1.b.2.a of the Unified Development Ordinance. This section requires a new minor subdivision to have public water supply. The petitioner is proposing to serve a 1-lot subdivision with private well. The parcel is located in Rosefield Township.

Member Dillon moved to approve the resolution and Member Reneau seconded. Member Rieker asked for elaboration about a private well versus public water system. Ms. Urban explained the requirements for a private well to adequately service a house and that this well exceeds those requirements. Member Rieker asked for clarification on which property the well will be serving. Ms. Urban confirmed the existing well will be serving the existing house. The resolution passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

4. A resolution from your Executive Committee recommending approval to settle Peoria County Circuit Court Case No. 19 L 94 for a payment amount not to exceed $200,000.00.

Member Duncan moved to approve the resolution and Member Daley seconded. Member Salzer clarified his reasoning for previously voting against the resolution and that he would now be voting in favor. Member Pastucha noted she will be abstaining from the vote because she did not hear the information. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 1 abstention, with Member Pastucha abstaining.

5. SUSPENSION OF RULES

Ms. Cordis Boswell detailed that to consider the next item, which did not come through a committee, the Board must suspend the rules. Member Pastucha moved to suspend the rules and Member Groves Allison seconded. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote of 16 ayes.

6. A Proclamation extending the Declaration of Emergency due to COVID-19 in Peoria County, Illinois.

Member Salzer moved to approve the resolution and Member Watkins seconded. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of 13 ayes and 3 nays, with Members Elsasser, Reliford, and Rosenbohm voting nay.

V. MISCELLANEOUS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Member Pastucha wished everyone luck for a smooth school year.

Member Elsasser left the meeting via teleconference.

Member Blair wished her Bradley students luck in the upcoming school year.

Member Groves Allison thanked the Regional Superintendent and her team for encouraging school enrollment. She stated that she hopes to see increased enrollment as the school year progresses. Member Rieker encouraged support of the Regional Office of Education’s efforts to get students back in school. He urged parents to engage with their children.

Member Salzer reminded the Infrastructure Committee of their tour of the Greater Peoria Sanitary District. He invited all other members of the Board to attend as well.

Member Dillon offered condolences to the family of Peter Pasquel.

VI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the Board, the Vice Chairman announced the meeting was adjourned.

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